Swim #8: Lake Mansfield, Great Barrington, MA

July 2, 2010 -- My friend Judy and I have driven out to pick up our daughters after their week on the Appalachian Trail.  Judy introduces me to the very sweet Lake Mansfield.  It is very small, with a roped-off area for swimming.  I immediately ducked under the rope for a longer swim, but was immediately faced with huge underwater plants - a strong deterrent for me.  Instead, I swam laps back and forth along the rope.